News
Clay County Historic Sites awarded Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage area grant
CLAY COUNTY — Clay County Historic Sites has been awarded a grant from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area to support the Slave Dwelling Project, an educational initiative that will explore the history of slavery and the enduring struggle for freedom at the Jesse James Birthplace, according to a county press release.
Community Living
Northland Clothing Center seeks donations
CLAY COUNTY — Since 1959, Northland Clothing Center, 3939 N. Cleveland Avenue has been dedicated to serving the clothing needs of our neighbors in the Northland Kansas City area who have an established need for this assistance. While summer may seem slower for some organizations, the nonprofit’s Executive Director Marjie Siegfried-Stuber said monetary donations are…
Multimedia
Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
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Entertainment
Liberty Summer Band celebrates America 250
The brass and percussion for the Liberty Summer Band perform the final concert for the season. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune Liberty Summer Band director Shane Fuller prepares to conduct the piece he wrote for the band’s celebration, honoring America 250 and the country’s patriotic music. Kellie Houx/Courier-Tribune Kellie Houx/Courier-TribuneThe Liberty Summer Band is an all-volunteer group that…
Opinion
July 4th time to reflect on country’s independence
In elementary school, I remember reading “Johnny Tremain” by Esther Forbes. I don’t remember the grade, but I clearly the book starting my interest in learning about the Revolutionary War.